RAND Research Topic: Enlisted Personnel2019-09-13T01:11:53ZCopyright (c) 2019, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/enlisted-personnel.htmlLife as a PrivateS. Rebecca Zimmerman; Todd C. Helmus; Cordaye Ogletree; Marek N. Posardhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2749.html2019-03-06T08:30:00Z2019-03-06T08:30:00ZThis volume tells the stories of six soldiers in their own words. While a separate RAND Arroyo Center report details the service experiences of 81 junior enlisted soldiers, this report provides deeper insight into the junior enlisted experience.Examination of Recent Deployment Experience Across the Services and ComponentsJennie W. Wenger; Caolionn O'Connell; Linda Cottrellhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1928.html2018-03-06T09:30:00Z2018-03-06T09:30:00ZThis research compares deployment experience across the services and components and examines the transitions of soldiers between Army components. This report characterizes both the deployment and the service members who deploy.Developing a National Recruiting Difficulty IndexJeffrey B. Wenger; David Knapp; Parag Mahajan; Bruce R. Orvis; Tiffany Tsaihttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2637.html2019-03-13T08:30:00Z2019-03-13T08:30:00ZThe U.S. Army recognizes that the recruiting environment has a significant impact on its ability to recruit. This report presents a forecasting model that measures recruiting difficulty to forecast a difficult or easy recruiting environment.Life as an Army Private: Six Soldiers Tell Their StoriesS. Rebecca Zimmerman; Todd C. Helmus; Cordaye Ogletree; Marek N. Posardhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2749.html2019-03-06T09:00:00Z2019-03-06T09:00:00ZIn their own words, six junior soldiers describe why they joined the U.S. Army, their joys and frustrations, and what they hope the future brings. These stories offer lessons for policymakers, Army leaders and recruiters, and anyone considering a career in the Army.How Do Senior Enlisted Leaders Influence Junior Soldiers?Jennie W. Wenger; Caolionn O'Connell; Louay Constant; Andrew J. Lohnhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2211.html2018-10-04T11:00:00Z2018-10-04T11:00:00ZThe primary mission of U.S. Army noncommissioned officers is to lead and mentor soldiers. But research has placed little emphasis on how to value their experience. Knowing how NCOs influence soldiers can help the Army maintain or improve leadership quality and soldier performance and reduce personnel costs.Resources Required to Meet the U.S. Army's Enlisted Recruiting Requirements Under Alternative Recruiting Goals, Conditions, and Eligibility PoliciesDavid Knapp; Bruce R. Orvis; Christopher E. Maerzluft; Tiffany Tsaihttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2364.html2018-07-12T08:30:00Z2018-07-12T08:30:00ZThe project sought to enhance efficient use of Army recruiting resources and policies by optimizing required resource levels and mix to support recruiting under varying recruiting requirements and environments and recruit eligibility policies.Evaluating an Operator Physical Fitness Test Prototype for Tactical Air Control Party and Air Liaison OfficersSean Robson; Tracy C. Krueger; Jennifer L. Cerully; Stephanie Pezard; Laura Raaen; Nahom M. Beyenehttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2171.html2018-07-11T07:45:00Z2018-07-11T07:45:00ZThis report provides a preliminary evaluation effort of the implementation of the physical tests and standards being adopted by the U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party and Air Liaison Officer career fields.Prospective Outcome Assessment for Alternative Recruit Selection PoliciesBruce R. Orvis; Christopher E. Maerzluft; Sung-Bou Kim; Michael G. Shanley; Heather Krullhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2267.html2018-07-06T10:45:00Z2018-07-06T10:45:00ZTo help the Army select recruits more likely to complete their first term and avoid adverse outcomes, this report describes a tool that estimates how changes in a variety of recruit characteristics affect first-term outcomes and costs to the Army.Who Joins the Army, and Why?Todd C. Helmus; S. Rebecca Zimmerman; Marek N. Posard; Jasmine L. Wheeler; Cordaye Ogletree; Quinton Stroud; Margaret C. Harrellhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2252.html2018-05-14T10:00:00Z2018-05-14T10:00:00ZThe U.S. Army wants to improve its understanding of soldiers' motivations to enlist, and how the reality of Army life matches up with expectations. Interviews with soldiers ranked E-1 to E-4 offer a rich portrayal of life as a private.What Deployment Experience Tells UsRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/congress/newsletters/national_security/2018/04.html2018-04-20T11:47:00Z2018-04-20T11:47:00ZOver the past 15 years, deployments have represented a key aspect of military service. However, because average time spent in a single deployment varies across the services, and service members' resilience to deployments may vary, deployment experience may need to be managed differently across services and personnel.How to Increase Gender Integration in Air Force Basic TrainingAgnes Gereben Schaefer; Darrell D. Jones; Andrew M. Naber; Thomas Goughnour; Nelson Limhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1795.html2018-03-05T10:17:00Z2018-03-05T10:17:00ZNow that all positions in the Air Force are open to women, USAF leadership is looking for ways to better integrate them during basic training. There are five options that could increase gender-integrated training, but the best solution will depend on USAF priorities.How to Bolster Recruitment of Women into the U.S. MilitaryDouglas Yeung; Christina E. Steiner; Chaitra M. Hardison; Lawrence M. Hanser; Kristy N. Kamarckhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1538.html2017-06-28T09:00:00Z2017-06-28T09:00:00ZAs ground combat jobs transition to include women, efforts to improve the recruitment process are expanding. Having more female recruiters could help, as could creating outreach materials that counter stereotypes and highlight the roles of women in the military.Assessing the Army's Ability to Regenerate Its Active Component End StrengthShanthi Nataraj; M. Wade Markel; Jaime L. Hastings; Eric V. Larson; Jill E. Luoto; Christopher E. Maerzluft; Craig A. Myatt; Bruce R. Orvis; Christina Panis; Michael H. Powell; Jose Rodriguez; Tiffany Tsaihttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9940.html2017-05-03T09:00:00Z2017-05-03T09:00:00ZThis analysis modeled the Army's ability to increase ("regenerate") its active component end strength over five years -- starting from end strengths of 450,000 and 420,000 -- to provide the number of deployable troops available in 2010.Evaluating the Army's Ability to RegenerateShanthi Nataraj; M. Wade Markel; Jaime L. Hastings; Eric V. Larson; Jill E. Luoto; Christopher E. Maerzluft; Craig A. Myatt; Bruce R. Orvis; Christina Panis; Michael H. Powell; Jose Rodriguez; Tiffany Tsaihttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1637.html2017-05-03T09:00:00Z2017-05-03T09:00:00ZThis analysis modeled the Army's ability to increase ("regenerate") its active component end strength over five years -- starting from end strengths of 450,000 and 420,000 -- to provide the number of deployable troops available in 2010.Assessing the Use of Employment Screening for Sexual Assault PreventionMiriam Matthewshttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1250.html2017-03-09T09:00:00Z2017-03-09T09:00:00ZThis report reviews employment screening policies and procedures to assess how helpful these may be for Air Force sexual assault prevention efforts and also reviews self-reporting of behaviors, background checks, and personality tests.A Preliminary Assessment of the Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) Concept's Implications for Army Personnel ManagementM. Wade Markel; Bryan W. Hallmark; Peter Schirmer; Louay Constant; Jaime L. Hastings; Henry A. Leonard; Kristin J. Leuschner; Lauren A. Mayer; Caolionn O'Connell; Christina Panis; Jose Rodriguez; Lisa Saum-Manning; Jonathan Welchhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1065.html2015-11-11T08:15:00Z2015-11-11T08:15:00ZRAND Arroyo Center explored how the U.S. Army might need to adapt its personnel management policies and practices to support the Regionally Aligned Forces concept.Understanding Low Survey Response Rates Among Young U.S. Military PersonnelLaura L. Miller; Eyal Aharonihttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR881.html2015-07-09T08:45:00Z2015-07-09T08:45:00ZA review of major online U.S. military surveys found very low response rates among young enlisted members. The authors explore possible explanations, why such rates might not reflect bias, and what to do before investing to increase participation.An Integrated Survey System for Addressing Abuse and Misconduct Toward Air Force Trainees During Basic Military TrainingKirsten M. Keller; Laura L. Miller; Sean Robson; Coreen Farris; Brian D. Stucky; Marian Oshiro; Sarah O. Meadowshttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR964.html2015-06-18T15:00:00Z2015-06-18T15:00:00ZRAND developed an integrated survey system to help the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command monitor and address abuse and misconduct by military training instructors toward trainees during Basic Military Training.The Relationship Between Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms and Career Outcomes of Army Enlisted ServicemembersJennifer Waltershttps://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSD343.html2015-02-25T15:15:00Z2015-02-25T15:15:00ZExplores the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and negative military career outcomes.Promoting Airmen with the Potential to LeadKirsten M. Keller; Sean Robson; Kevin O'Neill; Paul Emslie; Lane F. Burgette; Lisa M. Harrington; Dennis Curranhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR581.html2014-11-14T10:45:00Z2014-11-14T10:45:00ZDespite an evolving operational environment, the system for promoting airmen into the rank of master sergeant has not changed since it was developed more than 40 years ago. RAND researchers assessed the system and explored areas for improvement.